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Chris Brown

Associate Publisher

As associate publisher of Automotive Fleet, Auto Rental News, and Fleet Forward, Chris Brown covers all aspects of fleets, transportation, and mobility. Chris produces and emcees the annual International Car Rental Show, the largest event serving the auto rental industry worldwide. Chris also created and produces the Fleet Forward Conference along with regional Tour stops, the Fleet Safety Conference, and DeliveryCon, for the last-mile delivery fleet market. 

Chris has won publishing awards for editorial excellence including a Jesse H. Neal Award, three Folio: Eddie Awards, and three Maggie Awards. As an internationally recognized expert on fleets, auto rental and mobility, Chris has spoken at industry events in the U.S., Brazil, Ireland, and China. He has appeared on Good Morning America and has been sourced and quoted in national media such as Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and National Public Radio.

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Digital Cover Featuresby Chris BrownJanuary 1, 2026

Who Gets a Company Car? (In 2026 and Beyond)

As costs rise and scrutiny increases, fleets are refining criteria that govern eligibility for company-owned vehicles.

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FleetTakesby Chris BrownDecember 29, 2025

For Mike Antich, it Was Always About the People

He stood tall in the industry in so many ways, but he measured success by the people he served.

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Articlesby Chris BrownDecember 24, 2025

What Fleet Managers Said in 2025

Fleet managers are the eyes and ears of fleet. These quotes from fleet managers from our coverage throughout the year show what's really happening in fleet operations today.

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Newsby Chris BrownDecember 23, 2025

In Memoriam: Mike Antich, Fleet Industry Icon

A longtime writer, publisher, association leader, and industry architect, Antich helped form the modern fleet profession for over four decades.

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Articlesby Chris BrownDecember 18, 2025

What is Enterprise AI and How Can it Modernize Fleet Systems?

Merchants Fleet and Cognizant are using enterprise AI to update core systems such as billing, maintenance administration, software development, and remarketing to cut cycle times, improve accuracy, and drive uptime.

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Articlesby Chris BrownDecember 16, 2025

As Ford Halts F-150 Lightning, What Now for Electric Pickups?

As Ford ends Lightning production, the company joins a market fragmenting into extended-range hybrids, budget models, and traditional EVs. Which strategy will fleets actually buy?

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FleetTakesby Chris BrownDecember 9, 2025

Solving the Flexible-Lean Fleet Paradox

The lean fleets of yesterday are the fragile fleets of today. Where do we find the balance?

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Newsby Chris BrownDecember 9, 2025

Element to Acquire Car IQ: What Does it Mean for Fleets?

AF connected with Element’s David Attard to learn how Car IQ will integrate into Element’s ecosystem and take vehicle-initiated payments beyond fueling and into maintenance, violations, and other service categories.

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Videosby Chris BrownDecember 8, 2025

Will 2026 Be Another Tough Year for Fleet Budgets?

At Holman Drive, Ed Powell outlines why fleets should brace for another turbulent year, with rising repair costs, strengthening used values, and a shifting tech landscape that will affect budgets and planning through 2026 and beyond.

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Driving Notesby Chris BrownDecember 4, 2025

Why Should Fleets Choose the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 SUV?

The GLC 300 offers corporate fleets attainable luxury, comfort, and practicality that transitions seamlessly to family duty.

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